Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Prime Grind Coffee
714 W 1st StLocal coffee house just upstairs in building.
Subway Restaurants
255 S Grand AveQuick, easy and just up the stairs
Nick & Stef's Steakhouse
330 S Hope StGreat steakhouse. Up scale.
Border Grill
445 S Figueroa StGreat restaurant from famous Susan Feniger.
Bonaventure Brewing Co.
404 South Figueroa StreetGood brew. Decent food.
Perch
448 S Hill StGreat views. Outstanding service. Charming atmosphere!
The Market has been around nearly 100 years. It is open and bustling 7 days a week and includes produce, meats, dry goods and prepared food.
http://www.grandcentralsquare.com
968 locals recommend
Grand Central Market
317 S BroadwayThe Market has been around nearly 100 years. It is open and bustling 7 days a week and includes produce, meats, dry goods and prepared food.
http://www.grandcentralsquare.com
Historic Union Station. Fabulous location. Fabulous chef. Great staff. One subway stop from home.
Traxx Restaurant
800 N Alameda StHistoric Union Station. Fabulous location. Fabulous chef. Great staff. One subway stop from home.
Historic landmark. Owned by former Mayor of LA. Family has long history in LA. Simple. Diner food. Often very crowded for breakfast.
88 locals recommend
The Original Pantry Cafe
877 S Figueroa StHistoric landmark. Owned by former Mayor of LA. Family has long history in LA. Simple. Diner food. Often very crowded for breakfast.
California Pizza Kitchen at Wells Fargo
330 S Hope StNot a favorite of ours, but popular in general.
McDonald's
341 S Vermont AveIf you have a fast food fix, near our home.
We have only been for brunch. But, for a hotel restaurant and very near our home it has very good food, service.
27 locals recommend
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles
404 S Figueroa StWe have only been for brunch. But, for a hotel restaurant and very near our home it has very good food, service.
It's a rather good seafood restaurant; as well as steak. They have a very good Happy Hour.
McCormick & Schmick's
206 N Rodeo DrIt's a rather good seafood restaurant; as well as steak. They have a very good Happy Hour.
Nice atmosphere with outdoor dining possible. Upscale Italian food. Excellent service. Relatively reasonably priced.
Casa Nostra Ristorante & Bar
825 W 9th StNice atmosphere with outdoor dining possible. Upscale Italian food. Excellent service. Relatively reasonably priced.
Caffe Primo
612 Flower StBest for breakfast or lunch. Plenty of healthy choices.
Engine Co. No. 28
644 S Figueroa StOld fire house turned in restaurant. Good food and service.
Âu Lạc LA
710 W 1st StWe've had guests love it. It's all plant based food. In our complex
Everything Else
Red line of subway system. Just down the street. One stop to Union Station. 2 stops to 7th/Metro Center.
12 locals recommend
Civic Ctr / Grand Park Station
Red line of subway system. Just down the street. One stop to Union Station. 2 stops to 7th/Metro Center.
May you not need it. It is, in our opinion, the best, nearby hospital.
13 locals recommend
PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital
1225 Wilshire BlvdMay you not need it. It is, in our opinion, the best, nearby hospital.
Downtown L.A. (Bank of America Plaza) Farmers Market located at Hope St. and Third Street., Friday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM http://www.ccfm.com/site/locations.php
819 locals recommend
The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd StDowntown L.A. (Bank of America Plaza) Farmers Market located at Hope St. and Third Street., Friday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM http://www.ccfm.com/site/locations.php
The market is located at Los Angeles City Hall, South Lawn on First Street between Main and Spring Streets.
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
http://www.downtownfarmersmarket.org/
11 locals recommend
Grand Park Farmers' Market
The market is located at Los Angeles City Hall, South Lawn on First Street between Main and Spring Streets.
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
http://www.downtownfarmersmarket.org/
Location: 5th St. and Flower St., Los Angeles
Phone: (818) 591-8161
Hours: Wednesday, 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
12 locals recommend
Historic Downtown Farmers Market
South Spring StreetLocation: 5th St. and Flower St., Los Angeles
Phone: (818) 591-8161
Hours: Wednesday, 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Essentials
Large store. In house Sushi Chef. Salad and olive bar. Great cheese and dessert selections. Pharmacy, dry cleaner and Coffee Bean on site. Good liquor selection.
766 locals recommend
Ralphs
645 W 9th StLarge store. In house Sushi Chef. Salad and olive bar. Great cheese and dessert selections. Pharmacy, dry cleaner and Coffee Bean on site. Good liquor selection.
Great for basics. Tends to be a little less expensive than Ralph's.
93 locals recommend
Smart & Final Extra!
939 N Western AveGreat for basics. Tends to be a little less expensive than Ralph's.
Shopping
Target has just about everything, albeit a City Target on a limited level. But, if you need underwear, a cell phone or vodka, this can be a one stop shop.
726 locals recommend
Target
735 S Figueroa StTarget has just about everything, albeit a City Target on a limited level. But, if you need underwear, a cell phone or vodka, this can be a one stop shop.
Sightseeing
It exposes a sad part of American history that is often swept under the rug. It is one of the more unique and interesting museums in Los Angeles.
75 locals recommend
Japanese American National Museum
100 N Central AveIt exposes a sad part of American history that is often swept under the rug. It is one of the more unique and interesting museums in Los Angeles.
This is right next to the Japanese American Museum. Depending on the exhibit, worth checking out.
401 locals recommend
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 N Central AveThis is right next to the Japanese American Museum. Depending on the exhibit, worth checking out.
Excellent contemporay art museum. 1 block from apartment.
401 locals recommend
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 N Central AveExcellent contemporay art museum. 1 block from apartment.